Best Economy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,480 Economy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Economy game rankings were last updated on 3/18/2025.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Economy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 814,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 794,742 positive reviews and 20,052 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,011 positive reviews and 355 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.83 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,811 positive reviews and 5,187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
4. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,966 positive reviews and 1,514 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
5. House Flipper
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
House Flipper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,525 positive reviews and 5,482 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 5/17/2018 |
| Franchise | Frozen District |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 613100 |
6. Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Sticky Business has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,493 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.49 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | Spellgarden Games |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2303350 |
7. Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
Wingspan has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,506 positive reviews and 576 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Monster Couch |
| Developer | Monster Couch |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1054490 |
8. Kingdoms and Castles
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,273 positive reviews and 1,947 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Lion Shield Studios |
| Developer | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Publisher | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 569480 |
9. STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Simulator of an 80s Japanese stock market businessman. Chill, catch a retro vibe and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800.
STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,248 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Ternox Games |
| Developer | TERNOX |
| Publisher | TERNOX |
| Steam App Id | 1539140 |
10. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,874 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.39 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $18.39 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,806 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 662 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $3.83 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,605 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,078 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,301 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 7/17/2023 | 92 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 372 | 9/17/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 240 | 7/20/2017 | 91 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 7/17/2023 | 91 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $18.39 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). House Flipper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Sticky Business on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Wingspan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.